Day: January 12, 2018

Evaluation and Monitoring – Maximising the impact of EU research and innovation

Europe must step up investment in research and innovation in order to maximise impact, while also further refining the success story that is Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Blue innovation: Oceans to feed the planet – Round table – 27 February 2018, Brussels

This Round Table organised by the Science Business Network aims to once more bring the importance of Oceans in the food chain up to discussion. ”The over-exploitation of lands has shown its limits. In the meantime, oceans reveal more and more resources. How can research and innovation unlock this vital

Events – EU Aquaculture – Farmed in the EU Regions – 2 February 2018

The European Commission and the European Committee of the Region have the pleasure to invite you to attend a joint event dedicated to regional actors of the aquaculture sector: “EU aquaculture – Farmed in the EU Regions” During this conference, Carina Keskitalo, Member of the High Level Group of Advisors

Events – Lunch Time Event on ‘The Mission of Quantum Technologies’ – organised by SAM – 25 January 2018, Brussels

The Scientific Advice Mechanism, together with Diretorate A, from Research and Innovation are organising an internal lunch time event to talk about ‘The Mission of Quantum Technologies’. Professor Tommaso Calarco, Ulm University is the Guest Speaker. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Turning forest waste into an air freshener

Buildings in Spain and Estonia have been fitted with novel construction and insulation materials made from natural fibres and forest waste as part of an EU-funded project demonstrating innovative applications of biocomposites. These materials not only comply with building codes and boost sustainability but also reduce the risk of residents

LIFE project’s investigation leads to landmark wildlife crime case

The anti-poison dog unit created by the Life Under Griffon Wings project has collected vital evidence for a court case in Sardinia (Italy). The case involves a farmer who spread poisoned baits around his livestock pastures to kill predators, such as foxes and martens. However, instead, the victims were domestic